SA Rugby matters

[Ho3n3r]

Does anyone understand what was so offensive about that baboon picture? Bulls supporters got mocked by that picture by many anti-Bulls fans as a result of a myth flying around that we're as thick as baboons but we take the rough with the smooth - pretty funny picture actually.

Oom really only meant to get us into rivalry mode. But it probably helps that I know Oom for a long while now.

Sorry to see you go Biff. Maar as 'n man nie wil luister nie moet hy maar voel(If a man doesn't want to co-operate, he must suffer the consequences) :fishing

 

[PaarlBok]

Does anyone understand what was so offensive about that baboon picture? Bulls supporters got mocked by that picture by many anti-Bulls fans as a result of a myth flying around that we're as thick as baboons but we take the rough with the smooth - pretty funny picture actually.

Oom really only meant to get us into rivalry mode. But it probably helps that I know Oom for a long while now.

Sorry to see you go Biff. Maar as 'n man nie wil luister nie moet hy maar voel(If a man doesn't want to co-operate, he must suffer the consequences) :fishing

Boet ja , this Oom have back a team for many a year, probably was your age when we had our golden time and down in the coldrums now for way to long.

Regarding the picture, hell Boet our fans had suffered for longer then a decade when we had Luke Watson. Doc (Scarfy) would had to ban the whole Bull Ring with their banners about him, but the worst part of it all was that this WeePee supporter agree with the vokken banners, so model of the story, just make peace with the truth and move on. :fishing


Must add I already miss my state attorney keffertjie Biffo. Hell maybe Doc will give him a opgeskorte sentence so we can rejoin and take our little conversation futher.

Gagger, I thought your head will be up and blood pumping after the nice Brute koeksuster I posted. Have a few more down the sleaves but Blou have banned them already.

Anyway just maybe me and my Brute broers will share some real rivalry next week, just maybe.

 

[Ho3n3r]

We know most kak spoken about the Bulls and their supporters are bullshit anyway. We take it from where it comes. With a big pinch of salt

 

[PaarlBok]

OK so our CC is just around the corner. Some interest Tin Ears news and a bit of joy for Thomo. CJ van der Linde will join them but Wiaantjie is on his way to Munster
Sport24

CJ heading back to SA

Bloemfontein – One of the heroes of the 2007 World Cup-winning side CJ van der Linde is on his way back to South Africa to ensure that Springbok coach Peter de Villiers can consider him for next year’s World Cup in New Zealand.

Van der Linde has already signed a contract with the Free State Cheetahs to strengthen last year’s Currie Cup runners-up and has also been rewarded with a place in the Bok team for the June 5 Test against Wales in Cardiff.

However, Bok prop Wian du Preez will not be available for the Cheetahs in this year’s Currie Cup. Du Preez will join Irish side Munster, whom he helped before this year’s Super 14.

Van der Linde, 29, has represented the Boks in 58 Tests since making his debut as a 22-year-old against Scotland in Edinburgh on 16 November 2002.

His agent, Stephan Weyers, confirmed the Bok tighthead prop’s availability. Van der Linde joined Irish side Leinster in 2008.

“CJ is delighted to have the opportunity of pulling over the Cheetahs jersey again and is looking forward to playing in the Currie Cup again with old team-mates and close friend Juan Smith,” said Weyers.

“We are indebted to SA Rugby as they made CJ’s move to South Africa financially viable by offering him a contract until after the World Cup.”

Van der Linde struggled with injuries in his first season in Ireland, but was a key player for Leinster in the Magners League and Heineken Cup this season.

However, the 27-year-old Du Preez’s decision is a setback for Cheetahs coach Naka Drotské’s Currie Cup plans.

Du Preez is not getting the recognition he deserves from the Bok selectors and his decision comes as no surprise as he has only played one Test.

A number of experts view him as the most powerful scrummager in South African rugby.

“Wian played for Munster in the Heineken Cup during his off-season after South Africa’s end-of-season tour last year,” said Weyers of the man who made his Super 14 debut for the Sharks against the Hurricanes in 2005.

“They were really impressed by his scrummaging and commitment, and have made a good offer. We told Naka early on that we are considering another offer and were open with him from the outset.

“Wian would love to come and end his career at the Cheetahs.”

 

[PaarlBok]

Chiefy will be glad to here the Bok vs All Black 3 Nations test scheduled for Ellispark on 21 August may move to Soccer City

PR Qoute
Boks may play All Blacks at Soccer City
May 29, 2010 11:16 PM | By Simnikiwe Xabanisa

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Soweto might get to see even more high-profile rugby this year if the Lions make good on a plan to host their Springbok game at Soccer City.

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The Johannesburg-based province are strongly considering moving the Boks' Tri-Nations match against New Zealand, on August 21, to the 90000-seater venue.

The move would be part of the union's strategy to sort out their finances, but president Kevin de Klerk warned that the discussions were still in their infancy.

"There have been some overtures, but nothing has been signed," he said. "We have to consult all stakeholders in terms of things like hospitality. Everything is informal at this stage."

He said there were many attractions to taking the game to the stadium which will host the Fifa World Cup final in July, but time was against them .

"It would take an immense amount of work to make it happen with the time we have."

SA Rugby Union president Oregan Hoskins was cautious in admitting that there had been talks: "Kevin had discussed the possibility with me but it was on an informal basis, the talks never reached SA Rugby level."

With Soweto having seamlessly hosted Super 14 matches in yesterday's final and last weekend's semifinal, it would appear the township - with its new state-of-the-art stadiums - might become a preferred venue for rugby and soccer.

Asked if Saru would be amenable to the All Black Test being moved to Soweto, Hoskins was at pains to point out that the Lions, not SA Rugby, were hosting the game.

De Klerk denied that the idea of taking the game south of Ellis Park was influenced by the success of the Bulls' hosting the Super 14 semifinal and final there

 

[rustycruiser]

FdP gone!

No Fourie for Boks this season

Pretoria – Fourie du Preez is lost to Springbok rugby for now.

The Bulls scrumhalf will undergo a shoulder operation on Tuesday, which could render him out of action for the rest of the season.

This will mean that Du Preez, who is widely considered the world’s leading scrumhalf, will not just miss the Tests against France and Italy, but also the Tri-Nations and South Africa’s Grand Slam tour in November.

Du Preez saw a specialist on Wednesday morning about the shoulder injury that has been bothering him for a long time.

It was decided that an operation is the best option, especially as it will give Du Preez the best opportunity of being 100% ready for next year’s World Cup in New Zealand, where the Springboks will defend the Webb Ellis Trophy.

The longer the operation is postponed, the bigger the chance of serious damage and the lengthier the recovery will be.

The timing of the surgery is therefore as important as the operation itself, Sport24 was told.

Du Preez will only discuss the latest development with Springbok team management on Sunday.

There is a chance that they will request he postpone the operation, but that will be short-sighted.

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers is, after all, hailed by his players for the manner in which he acts in their best interests and that is why flanker Juan Smith also recently opted for surgery.

How the Boks will get along without Du Preez, who has played 55 Tests, is another question.

He was crowned South Africa’s player of the year because of his superb performances last season. Du Preez also turned this year’s Super 14 upside down with some outstanding performances.

He is expected to be out of action for six months and will therefore only play for the Bulls in next year’s Super 15 again.

De Villiers has a few options as replacements, but he will have to get it right.

Ricky Januarie is playing against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, but a number of experts believe his best days are behind him.

Januarie was unable to make the Stormers’ starting line-up this year and appears to be earmarked as a future impact player.

Ruan Pienaar now has to be considered the favourite for the position, though he’s playing flyhalf on Saturday.

His tactical kicking is closest to that of Du Preez and his general play similar.

He also played some superb rugby for the Sharks in the No 9 jersey and is playing with confidence in the position.

Francois Hougaard, who was Du Preez’s understudy on last year’s November tour, is also on the injured list due to a hand and is in a race against time to be fit for the Tri-Nations.

Jano Vermaak, an Emerging Springbok from the Lions tour, is another contender that may now get an opportunity to make his mark against the French and Italians.

He has been knocking on the door for a long time and showed against the British and Irish Lions that he’s ready for rugby at the highest level.

Sarel Pretorius and Rory Kockott are other dark horses.

 

[Blue]

Fark that has ruined my day / week / month.

That shoulder has been an endless problem for him, so makes sense to fix it.

This is the opportuntiy to give Pienaar a prolonged run in 9. Duvenhage on the bench, but we all know it will be Januarie.

 

[DPK]

Ouch, that's even wrecked my day. Terrible player to lose skills-wise, but also experience wise.

I thought the article was refering to Jacque Fourie, which would have also been terrible, but this is much worse. Comiserations, Saffa fans.

Francois Hougaard as a bolter? I thought I remembered PB saying his first choice position was scrumhalf.

 

[RugbyReg]

gees what a shocking loss.

 

[Newb]

that is a massive loss. it's a shame too as i really like watching him play. i really hope they don't persist with the pie eater. he is past being past it.

i feel like there are some good options for the saffas out there but it seems like they're all out of favor in some way. kockett has always been good (while being a prick) but can't hardly get game time, ruan doesn't want to be a scrummie you'd have to think, duvenage can't seem to get picked even in B squad matches.

dpk, i think you're right about hougaard. sarel pretorius and jano vermaak could be other options.

 

[rustycruiser]

Francois Hougaard as a bolter? I thought I remembered PB saying his first choice position was scrumhalf.

Hougaard just had hand surgery this week and is out a few months as well.

And with Ruan Pienaar having signed for Ulster in Ireland, we might be down another guy.

Vermaak might be the man.

 

[rustycruiser]

Also, Joe Pieterson's rumored move to Bayonne for two years confirmed by Pieterson. Will not play Currie Cup this year. PB, and timeline on Conrad Jantjes return?

http://www.supersport.com/rugby/sa-rugby/news/100602/Pietersen_joins_French_side

 

[DPK]

Someone fill me in, who was the scrumhalf who played for the Lions when the played the Tahs in Sydney? If you want crisp service, look no further, he has an awesome pass.

 

[rustycruiser]

The aforementioned Jano Vermaak. He has represented SA in the junior levels as well as in the Emerging SA team at the Nations Cup and vs the British Lions. Good player.

 

[DPK]

Thanks, and I think you're right. He may well be the man.

Losing FdP also effects the 9/10 combination, losing one of the Bulls combinations in the Bok team.

I'd be happier if Januarie was picked, as an Australian supporter (i.e. don't pick him).

 

[Blue]

If sanity prevailed they will pick Pienaar (who incidentally wants to play 9, not 10), even though he has signed for Ulster (which was news to me but I have been away for a bit).

The scary thing is that Januarie is one of those coaches' picks, ie he has to play consistently really bad for him to be dropped, no matter how good the other guys are. I think we are going to see him in a number of tests this year.

 

[PaarlBok]

Bliksem not good news so early in the morning. Maybe a blessing to wrap FdP shining for the real thing next year. Time for the next lot to step up the plate and hope Ruaan will nail the 9 jersey now. Maybe a tat early for Dewaldt but I am sure he'll get his change.

Vokket Joe Pietersen also gone but I expect and do value his views, luckily we have a great Paarl Gimmie generation lining up at the WP and waiting to get their change for the big time. Jantjes will make his come back but we have a Vissie (Jurgens Visser) playing at 10 the Lem way and retreaded as a 15 by Rassie , playing the Calla Scholtz type.

 

[Blue]

News from SA is that Andries Bekker is in the crap because of an affair with a student.

I thought he went back to sa with a sore foot. Seems there's more to the story.

 

[PaarlBok]

News from SA is that Andries Bekker is in the crap because of an affair with a student.

I thought he went back to sa with a sore foot. Seems there's more to the story.

Ag vok, hope he did not do the snuffing thing. Bliksem Andries. Rob Louw told me at the semi Andries is playing with a broken hand now for 5 weeks, maybe he and his Mrs maybe was in a sguffle or something.

 

[rustycruiser]

News from SA is that Andries Bekker is in the crap because of an affair with a student.

I thought he went back to sa with a sore foot. Seems there's more to the story.

Broken foot, and a cherrie on the side. Loslappie

http://www.you.co.za/articles/Celebs/Cheating-Springbok-player-exposed